Retailers face unprecedented challenges this year. From extreme weather events to political uncertainty, brands must prepare for disruption while still meeting consumer demand for value, our analysts said on a recent episode of the “Behind the Numbers: Reimagining Retail” podcast.
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| Oct 18, 2024
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how a department of justice suggested breakup of Google could change search, the potential impact of Walmart’s personalized homepages and customer support, what’s next for the buy now, pay later (BNPL) space, how Tesla’s new “cybercab” could change the world of robotaxis, what charitable donations in America look like, and more. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, director or Briefings Jeremy Goldman, analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.
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| Oct 3, 2024
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what GenAI platforms people will be using next year, the main ways people are using the technology, and what to make of AI researchers who were just awarded the Nobel prizes in physics and chemistry. Join host Marcus Johnson, along with analysts Jacob Bourne and Grace Harmon, for the conversation.
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| Oct 17, 2024
Amazon’s AI ad tool adds audio to its repertoire: Amazon merchants can plug their product pages into the tool to create 30 second audio spots.
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| Oct 16, 2024
While genAI features haven’t attracted new users, they’ve enhanced subscription offerings, helping the language app increase its profits and justify premium pricing.
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| Oct 16, 2024
On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether the October Prime Day is actually a holiday event, how events around this time of year are changing how folks shop throughout the back half of the year, and what the disruptors are likely to be as we head into the holidays. Listen to the conversation with our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Zak Stambor and Rachel Wolff.
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The buy gives Mastercard access to Minna’s relationships across Europe as it pilots a similar subscription service
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In television, it's so much of it even in streaming, but in digital less so. Most money of the Olympics is spent on linear TV and most money in politics is still spent on local TV. Marcus Johnson (13:59):. Yes. Yeah. Although it is interesting because that sounds like quite a swing from plus one to negative 13 from this year to the next.
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| Oct 14, 2024
Though its latest ring features enhanced biometric tracking and a redesigned app, Oura’s subscription model might push consumers to Samsung’s or RingConn’s alternatives.
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| Oct 15, 2024